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TODAY
Monday, September 22
Slowdown
BY DAY
Saturday, February 16 2008
Carol Moseley Braun @ Student Center West
The former senator from Illinois and U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and a 2004 candidate for president, discusses the experience of being a presidential candidate. Former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson, UIC professor and head of political science, joins political consultant Don Rose and 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti for a panel discussion on recent and upcoming elections at the local, state and national levels. Amalia Pallares, UIC associate professor of political science and Latin American and Latino studies, and Nilda Flores-Gonzalez, UIC associate professor of sociology and Latin American and Latino studies, will talk about the new immigrants' rights movement. Tickets are $50 per person and include breakfast, refreshments and a lunch buffet. Advance registration is encouraged. Proceeds from the event provide funding for various UIC political science initiatives, such as a speaker series, mock trial and Model UN programs, and student awards. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Chicago Room B & C. 828 S. Wolcott St. For reservations or for more information, visit the Website or call 312-996-3105.
The Importance of Being Earnest @ Newberry Library, Wilmette Public Library
Presented by the Shakespeare Project of Chicago. Victorian England has never been so funny. Oscar Wilde is at his comedic best as Jack (David Skidmore) and Algernon's (Sean Cooper) attempts to add some sizzle to their respective love lives go horribly awry. Founding Member Peter Garino, who staged My Name is Will and Wilde's A Woman of No Importance for the company, directs this memorable romp of wit and repartee. This all-Equity cast also includes Shakespeare Project favorites: Melissa Carlson, Will Clinger, Corliss Preston, Gail Rastorfer, Fredric Stone and Barbara Zahora. Free. 10 a.m. at 60 West Walton St., and 2 p.m. at Wilmette Public Library, corner of Park and Wilmette Avenues.
Times New Viking @ Metro
Times New Viking, a catchy and noisy outfit from the subversion capital of the Midwest, Columbus, OH, open for Super Furry Animals at the Metro. They're playing in support of Rip It Off, their very first offering from Matador, and the show should be worth the price of admission. This band is loud as hell and indie fans across the blogosphere are defiantly divided between anger and adoration. And really, who doesn't love a good blog-gument?
Reading @ Brown Triangle
Poetry from Brenda Cardenas, Johannes Goransson, and Roberto Harrison. Curated by Daniel Borzutzky. Additionally, the current art show at the Brown Triangle is open for viewing, featuring work by John Almanza, Karolina Gnatowski and Carol Jackson. 7 p.m. 2214 W. 21st St. For more info, please call Cameron at 773-354-9060
Homemade Experimental Electronics Showcase @ Hotti Biscotti
Six creators of experimental electronics show off their creations tonight at Hotti Biscotti (3545 W. Fullerton). The artists featured are all from the Midwest: Roth Mobot; Créme DeMentia; Talking Computron; Factory Smoke; Sounds Happy; and ClipLead. There's no cover charge, doors open at 9:00, show starts at 10:30, and it's a 21+ show. See the Roth Mobot site for more details.
5th Birthday @ Handlebar
Handlebar celebrates its fifth birthday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. with free appetizers, 50% off all drinks, and the return of Kalamzaoo Porter. Music from DJ Naomi and DJ Bear Bells and Mucca Pazza. 2311 W North Ave, 773-384-9546. El: Blue Line to Damen. Bus: 49 Western, 50 Damen, 56 Milwaukee, 72 North.
The Maltese Falcon @ Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State, presents a series of noir films to coincide with the Art Institute's Edward Hopper exhibit. This month's film is John Huston's classic The Maltese Falcon, with Humphrey Bogart as detective Sam Spade chasing down the statue of the title. The Maltese Falcon screens this afternoon at 5pm, and again on Sunday, February 17th at 3:15pm. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center Members, and $4 for SAIC students; reserve tickets online or by calling the box office at 312-846-2600.
High Tea @ Chalkboard
Chalkboard offers High Tea on Saturdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. through March. Vegan accommodations can be made, preferably with 24 hours notice. 4343 N Lincoln Avenue, (773) 477-4177. Bus: 49, 50, 78. El: Brown Line.
Crafted Handmade Market @ Durty Nellies
More than 30 artists and crafters will offer their wares at the Crafted Handmade Market of Exquisite and Curious Things today from 11am to 4pm at Durty Nellies, 180 N. Smith St. in Palatine. Free admission, plenty of parking.
Iron Ladies of Liberia Premiere @ Chicago Cultural Center
This film chronicles the first year in office of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female head of state. Afterwards is a panel discussion on gender, democracy, and civil strife in Africa and beyond with Martha Biondi, Lynette Jackson, Prexy Nesbitt, and Paul Tiyambe Zeleza. Independent Television Service (ITVS), the Chicago Cultural Center, Independent Lens, WTTW Channel 11, and CARE USA are the co-sponsors of this special screening. Free. 6:30 p.m. Claudia Cassidy Theater, 77 E. Randolph St. Reservations are required and can be made by e-mailing events@thepublicsquare.org or by calling 312-422-5580.
